Common Tax Problems, in Plain English
You know something is off with your taxes. You are just not sure what it is called or what to do next. Find the situation that sounds closest to yours.
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Most people who contact LMN Tax do not come in saying "I have an estimated tax underpayment issue." They say things like "I owe way more than I expected" or "I got a letter and I do not know what it means." That is a normal starting point.
This page is organized around the way real problems actually feel. Find the one that sounds like your situation and you will see exactly where to go from there.
What Does Your Tax Problem Feel Like?
Select the situation that sounds closest to yours. Each one connects to a specific next step.
You filed and the number came back much higher than you planned for. Or you got a bill you were not expecting at all. Something in your withholding or planning did not add up.
See what this usually means I missed the tax deadlineYou did not file by the deadline, whether it was April 15, an extension date, or a business return due date. Penalties and interest may already be building.
See what to do next I got a letter from the IRSAn IRS notice arrived and you are not sure what it means or what you are supposed to do. Some are routine. Some require a specific response by a specific date.
See IRS Problem Resolution My refund is delayed or smaller than expectedYou expected a refund but it has not arrived, or the amount was less than what the return showed. The IRS may have adjusted something without sending a clear explanation.
See what this could mean I am self-employed and not sure what to doYou have freelance or contract income, maybe multiple 1099s, and the tax side of it has never been sorted out properly. Quarterly payments, deductions, and self-employment tax are all unclear.
See Individual Tax Prep I did not pay quarterly taxesYou are self-employed or earn income without withholding and have missed estimated tax payment deadlines. Penalties for underpayment may already apply.
See estimated tax situations My bookkeeping is behind or messyThe books have not been touched in months, the records do not match the bank, or a prior bookkeeper left things in disarray. Filing an accurate return requires cleaning this up first.
See Bookkeeping and Payroll I have payroll tax problemsPayroll taxes were not deposited on time, a 941 was filed late, or you received an IRS notice about employment taxes. Payroll tax penalties can accumulate quickly.
See Bookkeeping and Payroll I mixed business and personal expensesBusiness purchases went on a personal card, or personal expenses ended up in the business account. Now it is hard to tell what is deductible and what is not.
See Bookkeeping and Payroll My LLC or business setup may be wrongYou formed an LLC but are not sure if it is set up correctly for taxes. Or someone mentioned an S corp and you do not know what that means for your situation.
See Business Structure Confusion I have multiple 1099s and poor recordsIncome from several sources, a mix of 1099-NEC, 1099-K, and 1099-MISC, with expenses that were never tracked properly. Filing accurately requires sorting all of this out.
See Individual Tax Prep My small business tax issues are piling upMultiple years of returns, entity classification questions, deductions you are not sure about, and no clear system for staying on top of it. The whole picture needs a second look.
See Business Tax PrepHow LMN Tax Handles These Problems
Each common problem type connects to a specific service. Here is how they map.
For W-2 employees, self-employed individuals, freelancers, and contractors with complex or multi-income returns.
See this service IRS Problem ResolutionFor IRS notices, back taxes, unfiled returns, payment plans, and situations where the IRS is already involved.
See this service Business Tax AdvisoryFor LLC and S corp structure questions, cleanup of a messy setup, and honest evaluation of what your entity election actually means.
See this service Small Business Tax PreparationFor business owners who need accurate annual returns across entity types, including sole proprietors, LLCs, S corps, and partnerships.
See this service Bookkeeping and PayrollFor businesses with messy books, overdue reconciliation, mixed expenses, or payroll that has gotten behind or disorganized.
See this serviceThe Firm Behind the Help
LMN Tax Inc. has been working through these kinds of situations with real clients since 2015.
Nausheen responds directly
When you contact LMN Tax, Nausheen handles your situation herself. You are not handed off to a junior preparer or put into a call queue.
Plain explanations, not jargon
Every situation gets explained in terms that make sense. What the problem is, what it is costing you, and what the realistic options are.
Secure document handling
Clients share documents through an encrypted portal. No sensitive files sent over unprotected email. Verifyle Gold is used for all secure client document exchange.
From Problem to Resolution in Four Steps
Most engagements follow the same straightforward sequence.
Call or send a message. Describe what is going on in plain terms. No formal intake process required to start the conversation.
Nausheen reviews the details with you directly. She explains what the issue is, what it means for you, and what the available options are.
Upload relevant documents through the secure Verifyle portal. No sensitive files over email. Documents are organized by engagement.
You receive completed work, a clear explanation of what was done, and honest guidance on what to do going forward. No vague summaries.
Still Not Sure Which Category Fits?
That is exactly what the first conversation is for. Call or send a message, describe what is happening in plain terms, and Nausheen will tell you what it is and what your options are. No commitment required.
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